British Airways Terraces Lounge
San Francisco International · San Francisco
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Inside the terminal
Inside International Terminal A
British Airways Terraces Lounge isn't marked on Mapbox's floor plan yet; near gate A5. Zoom in on the building to see its floors, where Mapbox has one.
- Near gate
- A5
- Terminal
- International Terminal A
- Directions
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At a glance
One of eight lounges in International Terminal A, and the best-rated of them. An airline lounge with room to get work done in peace, food and drink worth arriving early for, and showers worth building a layover around. It seats around 100, runs a full bar, and has two shower suites to freshen up in. Hours are 8:30 AM – 1 PM, 1:30 PM – 9 PM daily. Among the best lounges we track: worth a longer connection. Recorded access options include Galleries Lounge and oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access. Entry conditions and availability apply.
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Entry and guest policy
Business class passengers: no guests. Executive Club Silver/Gold and oneworld Sapphire/Emerald: 1 guest on a oneworld flight the same day.
Location & opening hours
San Francisco International · International Terminal A · Near gate A5
Airside in International Terminal A near gate A5, on the upper level above the departures concourse.
- Opening hours
- 8:30 AM – 1 PM, 1:30 PM – 9 PM daily
- Local time · America/Los Angeles
Editorial ratings
14 of 15 metrics scored. The score is the average of the rated metrics; unrated areas are not included.
What a 5 means for each metric
- Seating & comfort
- plenty of comfortable seats, easy to find one
- Quiet
- calm enough to work, read, or nap
- Space
- never feels packed, even at peak
- Food
- real meals, fresh and varied
- Drinks & bar
- good pours, real selection, no nickel-and-diming
- Coffee
- barista-made, not a push-button machine
- Wi-Fi
- fast and reliable for video calls
- Power outlets
- an outlet at every seat
- Workspace
- desks, quiet rooms, phone booths
- Showers
- clean, available without a long wait
- Restrooms
- clean, plentiful, well kept
- Cleanliness
- tables bussed fast, nothing sticky
- Staff & service
- attentive, friendly, quick
- Views & light
- tarmac views, natural light
Not yet rated: Exclusivity. How we rate
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Quick answers
Who can get into British Airways Terraces Lounge?
British Airways Terraces Lounge lists access through Galleries Lounge and oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access. Entry depends on the program's eligibility rules and lounge availability. Business class passengers: no guests. Executive Club Silver/Gold and oneworld Sapphire/Emerald: 1 guest on a oneworld flight the same day. Lounge Frog last checked this in September 2026.
What are the opening hours of British Airways Terraces Lounge?
British Airways Terraces Lounge is open 8:30 AM – 1 PM, 1:30 PM – 9 PM daily (local time, America/Los Angeles). Lounge Frog last checked this in September 2026.
Where is British Airways Terraces Lounge?
British Airways Terraces Lounge is in International Terminal A at San Francisco International (SFO), near gate A5. Airside in International Terminal A near gate A5, on the upper level above the departures concourse.
Does British Airways Terraces Lounge have showers and a bar?
British Airways Terraces Lounge has 2 shower suites, a full bar and seating for about 100.
How good is British Airways Terraces Lounge?
Lounge Frog rates British Airways Terraces Lounge 4.8 out of 5 overall, the average of 14 editorial metrics such as food, drinks, seating and quiet.
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